Political Quotes

On the recordJune 9, 1929
This building will be not only the largest single public structure in the city, but in its actual floor space, it is said to be the largest office building in the world.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

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Remarks Upon Laying the Cornerstone of the New Department of Commerce Building.

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